Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez is already in Spain as part of his preparation for his next world title fight. The Mexican boxer is working with his trainer Eddy Reynoso at Oleksandr Usyk's gym, where he has begun an eight-week training camp with the goal of arriving in peak condition for his return to the ring. The stay in European territory also aims to facilitate his adaptation to the time zone of Saudi Arabia, the venue for his next commitment.

The Guadalajara native will face the undefeated Christian Mbilli, the current World Boxing Council (WBC) world champion in the super middleweight division. The fight represents an opportunity for Álvarez to reclaim a world championship at 168 pounds after losing his titles to Terence Crawford in September 2025. The bout is scheduled for 12 rounds and will have the primary objective for Canelo to conquer a world belt again and once more begin his path toward unifying the division.

The contest between Canelo Álvarez and Christian Mbilli will take place on Saturday, October 31, 2026, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with the ANB Arena reported as the venue for the event. The undercard is scheduled to begin around 2:00 PM Eastern Time in the United States, although the exact time of the main event will depend on the progression of the preceding fights. The matchup will be broadcast by DAZN and will mark Canelo's return to the ring after more than a year since his last professional fight.